Working to exceed expectations for over 150 years

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2 Working to exceed expectations for over 150 years Introduction...3 Alma Fuerte...5 Alma del Campo...9 Reserva Original...13 Reserva Cosecha Timeline...23

3 From the Earth to the Heavens FOR OVER 150 YEARS Since 1865, we ve been mastering the art of tobacco growth and craftsmanship. From the rich fields of Cuba to the sun-kissed soils of and Honduras, we have tilled the land to create the finest handmade cigars from the earth to the heavens. For five generations, the finest tabaquero tradition has been rolled into every cigar that bears our name. Tobacco is in our blood, in our soul, and in our relentless determination to perfect every step of the cigar-making process from seed to smoke. It s not just our passion. It s our reason for existing. 3 PLASENCIA CATALOG INTRODUCTION

4 COLLECTION Dichoso el árbol, que es apenas sensitivo, y más la piedra dura porque esa ya no siente, pues no hay dolor más grande que el dolor de ser vivo, ni mayor pesadumbre que la vida consciente. 5 PLASENCIA CATALOG ALMA FUERTE

5 BRAND NAME: Plasencia Alma Fuerte Néstor IV Sixto II Generación V FACTORY AND BLENDER: Plasencia Cigars BLEND: ORIGIN: WRAPPER: BINDER: FILLER: FLAVOR PROFILE Plasencia Alma Fuerte, a unique blend of our best-aged tobaccos, grown in our highest quality soil, accentuating their bold, vibrant and intense flavors. Laced with hints of dark chocolate, plum, and cinnamon, the taste is rounded out with finishing notes of oak and molasses. STRENGTH: Toro 6-¼ x 54 Hexágono 6 x 60 Salomón 7 x 58 7 PLASENCIA CATALOG ALMA FUERTE PLASENCIA CATALOG ALMA FUERTE 8

6 COLLECTION Buey que vi en mi niñez echando vaho un día bajo el nicaragüense sol de encendidos oros, en la hacienda fecunda, plena de la armonía del trópico; paloma de los bosques sonoros del viento, de las hachas, de pájaros y toros salvajes, yo os saludo, pues sois la vida mía. 9 PLASENCIA CATALOG ALMA DEL CAMPO

7 BRAND NAME: Plasencia Alma del Campo Tribu Guajiro Sendero Travesía Madroño FACTORY AND BLENDER: Plasencia Cigars BLEND: ORIGIN: WRAPPER: BINDER: FILLER: FLAVOR PROFILE Plasencia Alma del Campo, a complex smoke with perfect balance delivering notes of coffee and nuts. A very creamy cigar with a touch of spice. The finish leaves a lasting impression on the palate. STRENGTH: Robusto 5 x 52 Robusto Gordo 5 -½ x 54 Toro Gordo 6 x 56 Toro Extra 6 -½ x 54 Gordo 6 -½ x PLASENCIA CATALOG ALMA DEL CAMPO PLASENCIA CATALOG ALMA DEL CAMPO 12

8 COLLECTION...Iban pues muchos indios con tizones encendidos en la mano y ciertas yerbas secas que hacían un rollo o canuto, lo encendían por un lado y se ponían en la boca el otro, chupaban el humo y lo echaban después al aire. y Miembros de la tripulación de Cristóbal Colón, PLASENCIA CATALOG RESERVA ORIGINAL

9 BRAND NAME: Plasencia Reserva Original Robusto Cortez Corona Toro Churchill Pirámide Nestico FACTORY AND BLENDER: Plasencia Cigars BLEND: ORIGIN: WRAPPER: BINDER: FILLER: FLAVOR PROFILE Plasencia Reserva Original has the very same taste that captivated the Europeans more than five centuries ago, when they arrived in the New World. It features notes of nuts, fruits, and caramel with delicate nuances of marzipan and final hints of cedar. STRENGTH: 7 x 48 6-¼ x 44 6 x x 52 4-¾ x 52 5-¾ x 56 4-½ x PLASENCIA CATALOG RESERVA ORIGINAL PLASENCIA CATALOG RESERVA ORIGINAL 16

10 Hoja india, consuelo de meditabundos, deleite de los soñadores, arquitectos del aire, seno fragante del ópalo alado. COLLECTION 17 PLASENCIA CATALOG RESERVA 1898

11 BRAND NAME: Plasencia Reserva 1898 Robusto Salomones Corona Toro Churchill FACTORY AND BLENDER: Plasencia Cigars BLEND: ORIGIN: STRENGTH: WRAPPER: BINDER: Honduras FILLER: FLAVOR PROFILE Plasencia Reserva 1898 vaunts its goodness in every way. The leaves are derived from the finest tobaccos grown in and Honduras. The result is a full-flavored delight, with chocolate notes hitting the palate at first. This flavor profile is laced with hints of walnut, dried figs and leather, followed by subtle notes of pepper. 7 x 50 4-¾ x 52 6 x 54 5-¾ x x PLASENCIA CATALOG RESERVA 1898 PLASENCIA CATALOG RESERVA

12 COLLECTION 21 PLASENCIA CATALOG COSECHA 146

13 BRAND NAME: Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Música La Vega San Luis San Agustin Monte Carlo FACTORY AND BLENDER: WRAPPER: Plasencia Cigars Honduras BLEND: BINDER: Honduras/ ORIGIN: FILLER: Honduras Honduras/ 23 P L A S E N C I A C ATA L O G C O S EC H A Plasencia Cosecha 146 is an exquisite combination of tobacco leaves from our 146th harvest ( ). The leaves are grown in the best regions of Honduras and to produce a unique flavor profile, resulting from blending the crops of two great tobacco countries. Plasencia Cosecha 146 is a medium-bodied, full-flavored cigar with a complex and sweet taste profile. Gordo 6 x 58 Torpedo 6-¼ x 52 Toro 5-¾ x 54 Robusto Gordo 5-¼ x 52 Robusto 5 x 50 STRENGTH: FLAVOR PROFILE P L A S E N C I A C ATA L O G C O S E C H A

14 I GENERATION Don Eduardo Plasencia left The Canary Islands in search of success and opportunity and started growing tobacco in Vuelta Abajo, Cuba III GENERATION Elder Sixto Plasencia created "Hijos de Sixto Plasencia" (Sixto Plasencia's sons) and began to export and sell to bigger companies Starting again from scratch, Don Elder Sixto planted his best seeds in the fertile soils of II GENERATION Don Eduardo's nephew, Sixto Plasencia Juares, expanded the business and opened the Corojal farm. Castro's regime confiscated the farms. Don Elder Sixto and his family fled to Mexico with only what they could carry, and later relocated to The Sandinistas burned the farms, forcing the family to move to Honduras. THE PLASENCIA FAMILY A story of resilience and passion 1986 IV GENERATION Néstor Plasencia entered the cigar business, manufacturing 1 million cigars a year for other companies different brands trust Plasencia to produce their cigars V GENERATION Plasencia Cigars, the family s own brand was launched. Néstor Andrés, Gustavo, and José Luis Plasencia introduced the Alma series, Reserva Original, and the Cosecha 146 among others Keeping the farms in Honduras, the family went back to to revive the land and raise the production to 33 million cigars a year Plasencia became the largest grower of tobacco in the world with more than 6,000 employees, 4 factories, and 8 plantations in Honduras and, producing 40 million cigars a year

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